Somerset Schools to Close Over 100 Sites Due to Extreme Heat Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset schools closures heatwave extremeheat temperature safety education weather health In response to an unprecedented heatwave, over 100 schools across Somerset are scheduled to close temporarily. Authorities have cited extreme heat conditions as the primary reason for the closures, prioritizing student safety … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Resilience Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave schools education retrofit climate funding safety pupils government As Somerset braces for a sweltering heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant challenges in protecting pupils and staff from the rising heat. An amber weather … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Preparedness Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave education schools retrofit climate government funding safety mp As Somerset braces for temperatures soaring up to 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant disruptions amid an amber weather warning. In response, Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and … Read More
Somerset Schools to Close Amid Red Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset schools closure heatwave temperature weather health precaution warning education Authorities in Somerset have announced the closure of all schools as the region faces an intense red heat warning. Temperatures are expected to reach dangerously high levels, posing significant health risks to students and … Read More
Plans for 56 New Homes Approved Near Somerset Primary School Despite Traffic Concerns Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerton housing development education traffic planning affordable infrastructure community safety Plans to build 56 new homes within walking distance of King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton, Somerset, have been unanimously approved by local councillors after reconsideration. Developer Bloor Homes South West … Read More
Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government Action Following Keir Starmer's Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset starmer government localgovernment funding publicservices education regeneration politics The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has called on the government to ramp up support and properly fund local services in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer announced … Read More